Government News

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Elizabeth A. McClintock to the Teller County Court in the 4th Judicial District. This appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Theresa L. Kilgore, and is effective March...

Erin Hut, Communications Director, As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeks to procure new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities, Mayor Lisa Brown has introduced an interim emergency ordinance that would prohibit the...

Above: Photo of Mayor Rex Richardson, Long Beach Department of Economic Development & Opportunity Director Bo Martinez and participants of the second cohort of the Level Up LB: Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program in September...

The City of Bloomington Common Council's Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding Committee is now accepting applications for the 2026 funding cycle. This year, the Committee will distribute $500,000 to support local agencies addressing urgent social...

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced a sweeping transparency and ethics reform proposal. The proposal is a comprehensive package to strengthen transparency and restore Arizonans' trust in government. The proposal applies broadly...

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Martin Garza and reappointed Faith Johnson and Sichan Siv to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

The City of Bloomington announced local historian, cultural preservationist and storyteller Elizabeth Mitchell as the 2026 Living Legend. For more than 50 years, Mitchell worked to preserve African American history, install historic markers recognizing...

The Maryland Agricultural Fair Board will meet on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, at 1:00 pm virtually. The agenda will include reports from the board, fiscal updates, and strategic planning for operations. For further information about the meeting, please

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed 8th Judicial District Chief Judge Susan Blanco to the Colorado Supreme Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Melissa Hart. The appointment is effective immediately. "Our Constitution...

Activates Additional State Wildfire Response Resources

Below are upcoming projected street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. While work is projected to start the week of February 23 – and anticipated to be completed by mid-April – it is weather...

The City of Tacoma's Tidy-Up Tacoma program is increasing the number of public garbage cans across the city to improve cleanliness, reduce litter and illegal dumping, and support healthier, more welcoming business districts and commercial areas. The...